When the frigid winter months hit in Utah, it may not seem like the best season to start the process of building a new home. After all, spring and summer offer more daylight and warmer temperatures, so why consider building a home now? The truth is, there are...
Most homes today are built with pre-fabricated trusses. There are several advantages to using pre-fabricated trusses including having to use fewer load bearing walls and cost savings due to less framing labor and time. One of the major disadvantages to standard...
The value of energy efficiency is the most overlooked and misunderstood part of building a new home. Even most home builders don’t understand it thoroughly. With interest rates around 4%, you currently pay only about $5 for every $1,000 borrowed for a new home. ...
While the process of building a new home is very exciting it can also start to seem a little confusing and daunting. Sometimes house plans can begin to run together and the benefits of one home design can blur into another. One main area of focus when choosing a home...
A common question I am frequently asked as a builder is “What is your price per square foot?” Well, that depends on a lot of factors, many of which are determined by the customer rather than the builder. The bottom line is that you get what you pay for and if the...
As temperatures begin to drop throughout most of the country, it is time to begin thinking about winterizing your home for the cold winter months ahead. Most things that should be on your home winterizing list cost very little or nothing and can save you hundreds or...